It's the start of a new calendar year. If discipleship is your goal, you need to be asking these 3 questions. 

Grab the resources mentioned in the episode:

Praise Him: A 30 Day Family Devotional 

Proverbs Bile Reading Scratch Off Challenge

In this episode, Amber shares her top 25 things of 2025, from things for the home, favorite books, to kidmin products you can't live without. 

Check out the links to the products mentioned:

Intentional Children’s Ministry - https://amzn.to/4pHZ6ba

Praise Him - https://amzn.to/4qfsMw5

Plastic Envelopes - https://amzn.to/3XUEiRx

Confetti Streamers - https://amzn.to/4oTq925

Timeline Poster – https://amberpike.org/shop/ols/products/bible-timeline-poster

Kidmin Swag – https://kidmin-corinne-merch-store.printify.me/

Ducks – https://amzn.to/3MxB83P

Hair Tinsel – https://amzn.to/4oVTsRq

Puke Bags - https://amzn.to/3MMJqoi

Mavalus Tape – https://amzn.to/4akN8zw

Legos (off brand) - https://amzn.to/4q7pxXn

Chairs - https://amzn.to/45cOrNf

The Read Aloud Family – https://amzn.to/48Rt2dz

Overwhelmed Mom – https://amzn.to/453GyK1

The Wingfeather Saga – https://amzn.to/4qaEic7  

Matilda – https://amzn.to/45cPdK9

How to Train Your Dragon - https://amzn.to/4j3f3X1

The God Contest – https://amzn.to/48XJskT

Storage Drawers - https://amzn.to/4ajKMkd

Hokas - https://amzn.to/3L6pLPL

Back Brace - https://amzn.to/4iZcFjP

Recording Studio – https://amzn.to/44zEcCC

Epson 3850 Printer – https://amzn.to/4iXJHRj

Santa Cookie Elf Cany Snowman Game – https://amzn.to/48DZG3C

Papermate Pens – https://amzn.to/4j3fUHd

 Some links are Amazon affiliate links. Amber may earn a small commission if you buy through them.

Are you evaluating every resource in your ministry through the lens of Scripture? No lesson should be taught or resource sent home unless it's been previewed and vetted against God's Word. 

Are you a detailed or a big-picture person? No matter how you are wired, if you are being intentional about your discipleship opportunities in kidmin, you've got to start planning the big picture of your year. 

Grab the Kidmin Planner, here. 

Plus, check out Amber's blog to get the free big-picture overview planner. 

Listen to Amber's top 10 list of things she is thankful for. You'll receive ideas and encouragement, enabling you to continue striving for intentionality in your ministry. 

Links to products mentioned: 

• Dan Nixon Puppets
• Tinsel Tree
• Taste and See Family Event
• Magic Trick YouTube Channel

Tis the season to start planning your Christmas volunteer appreciation. But what do they want? How do you make it personal?

Check out Amber's Kidmin Volunteer Gift Guide for more. 

Are you using podcasts to equip your parents, families, or volunteers? Have you ever thought about starting your own? You can and should!

Check out Christen's podcast: The Collide Kids Podcast and 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents. 

And sign up for her podcasting workshop: https://subscribepage.io/nGKK4E

#podcasts #equipyourteam #equipyourparents #discipleship #kidmin #collidekidspodcast

Your weekly kidmin to-do list is full. It might even feel overwhelming. But it doesn't have to. Consider the 3 P's of Kidmin Time Management. 

For more, check out the Time Management Training in the Family Ministry Community on Facebook. 

Grab Amber's Kidmin Planner, here. 

Joined by guest Dave Ray from Doorpost Kids Worship, this episode dives into the heart behind teaching kids worship. What should worship look like for kids in the church and in the home?

Grab great worship resources at https://doorpostsongs.com/.

Make sure to order your copy of Dave's book, Kids Worship: Awakening the Church of Today. It's a must-read resource for every kidmin leader and parent!

Whether you teach in a multi-aged classroom or have a separate preschool classroom, knowing how to engage that age group is important. This episode will give you some tips and tricks to engage preschoolers in lesson time.

#preschoolers #kidmin #intentionalchildrensministry #lessontime